GMOs TGA Replacement Quiz

GMO stands for

• genetically made organism
• genetically modified organism
• gene manipulated organism
• Genetic mutant organism

What is genetic engineering?

• Manipulation/addition of genes
• Naturally breeding two animals with desired traits
• Cross-pollinating two crops
• Harvesting stem cells

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True or False-There could be possible benefits to GMOs.

• True

• False

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All of the following are benefits of GMOs EXCEPT:

• Drought resistant crops

• Foods with longer shelf life

• More nutritious foods

• Less allergic reactions

All of the following are cons to the production of GMOs EXCEPT:

• Possible increase of allergic reactions

• They may contribute to antibiotic resistance

• Some GMOs are linked to cancer

• Larger, better looking crops

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What is a GMO?

• An organism with foreign DNA

• An organism with missing genes

• A genetically identical organism

• None of the above

What is a GMO?

• An organism that has had its DNA modified by humans

• An organism missing a chromosome

• Epigenetics

• A genetically identical organism

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What are genetically modified (GM) organisms and GM foods?

• Foods or organisms with better taste
• Foods or organisms grown in the USA, only
• Foods or organisms with DNA modified in a way that doesn't occur naturally
• Food and organisms that have been injected with hormones

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Advantages of genetically modified crops include(s)

• insect resistance
• drought/freeze resistance
• higher yield
• all of these are reasons for using GMOs

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Concerns about genetically modified organisms include(s)

• risk to human health

• may be harmful to ecosystems

• seed/pollen drift to organic farms

• all of these are valid concerns

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